In his profile of Mark Ellis (Professional BoatBuilder No. 138), Rob Mazza wrote that the 56′ (17m) is “The Zenith of Ellis’s Work in Powerboats,” and Bruckmann built her to perfection.

Cotytto is a spectacular three-stateroom, flybridge motor yacht from famed designer Mark Ellis, and custom builder Mark Bruckmann. She is a serious machine, with a deep V hull configuration and high bow. She has strong CAT diesel engines that provide fast all-weather performance and range, along with systems that are typically found in a much larger yacht. She is sea-kindly, agile at all speeds, quiet and perfect for her intended purpose of coastal cruising with a crew of four adults. 

Construction, Hull, & Deck:

Color Layout:

Hull: Flag Blue Awlcraft 2000 (2022)

Bootstripe: Double White

Decks: Moondust Semigloss Awlgrip 

Bottom: Red 

The hull laminate is first class with the use of Vinylester resin throughout. Core-cell foam core has been added for stiffness as well as sound and thermal insulation. The deck also utilizes core-cell foam. The hull-to-deck joint is bonded and fastened every four inches. There are fiberglass rub and hip strakes molded to the hull fitted with stainless strikers. Oversized full pipe stainless steel swim platform structure with a teak inlay, cleats, and folding ladder. Teak soles on aft cockpit, side decks, and flybridge. The foredeck, forward housetop, and aft housetop sections are Desert Sand Awlgrip sprayed non-skid. Custom full-height stainless bow and side rails run the entire length of the boat til the aft cockpit with boarding access to port and starboard. Varnished teak cap rail and housetop accent trim. 

• Aluminum electronics mast w/ boom for dinghy lift - Boom has been extended for an easier swing of the tender (Matterhorn White Awlgrip, 2021)
• All cleats run through S/S hawse fittings on the gunwales: (2) 15” bow, (4) 12” midships, (2) 12.5” transom 
• (3) aft cockpit deck lockers
• (2) varnished teak dorade boxes w/ S/S cowls 
• Maxwell 3500 Windlass - P10088 System w/ footswitches & controls at both helms
• Ground Tackle: Suncor Clawmaster 70lb 316 S/S, Suncor Plowmaster 45lb 316 S/S
• S/S polished chain hawse pipe
• Anchor wash down spigot
• (5) Man Ship polished S/S low-profile deck hatches 
• Winslow 6-person liferaft 
• (2) Life rings w/ rope buoys 
• Tide Ride boarding ladder
• Passarelle w/ cover in Toast Sunbrella
• Kahlenberg dual airhorn 
• Varnished teak name boards
• Varnished teak staff w/ US ensign 
• Varnished teak burgee staff 
• (6) 12” x 34” fenders in navy Maine Point fleece socks
• (5) 1 ½ double-braided navy dock lines 
• Various spare lines

Flybridge:

The flybridge is accessed from the stairs on the port side aft. Generous seating for 8 guests comfortably with easy walk-up steps and railings for safety in all conditions. Views of the bow and stern are virtually unobstructed. There are varnished drink and storage holders to port and starboard, grab rails and courtesy lights. A varnished teak dinette table drops flush with the starboard settee to create a lounge area. Ample storage is provided under each bench and by two large lockers under the helm. 

• FRP hard top w/ overhead LED lighting
• White Stamoid canvas (5) piece surround w/ 40 gauge Strataglass panels (2021)
• Tan Subrella upholstery w/ black piping 
• Covers in Toast Sunbrella 
• Edson 26” teak rimmed destroyer wheel 
• 8-step folding S/S ladder gives access to the top of the flybridge
• Isotherm drink refrigerator 
• 12v plug

Navigation & Electronics:

Flybridge Helm:

• Dual ZF Marine electronic throttle controls to port & starboard
• Dual Vetus bow thruster controls to port & starboard
• CAT vision engine display
• Ritchie 5” Powerdamp compass w/ S/S hood
• Jabsco searchlight control
• Maxwell windlass control
• Bennett trim tab control
• Simrad AP44 auto-pilot control (2021)
• Raymarine 12” Hybridtouch MFD 
• Raymarine Axiom 12” MFD w/ Radar (2022)
• Raymarine Qauntum 2 Radar dome (2022)
• Raymarine Ray230e modular VHF radio
• Furuno RD33 navigation data
• Fusion MS-UD760 Bluetooth stereo w/ (4) JL Audio speakers

Lower Helm:

• ZF Marine electronic throttle controls
• Vetus bow thruster control 
• CAT vision engine display 
• Engine control ignition panel 
• Maxwell windlass control
• Jabsco searchlight control
• Bennett trim tab control
• Simrad AP44 auto-pilot control (2021)
• Raymarine 12” Hybrid touch MFD
• Raymarine Axiom 12” MFD (2022)
• Raymarine Ray230e modular VHF radio
• Exalto windshield wiper control
• Edson 30” full teak wheel

Walkthrough Accommodations & Interior:

Cotytto has a luxurious and innovative three-stateroom layout offering comfortable accommodations for all guests. The entire interior features matched grain butternut paneling finished in hand-rubbed satin appointed with a high gloss teak and holly sole. There is a remarkable flow between individual living and sleeping areas, offering far greater privacy due to separation between the owner's stateroom, crew, and guest areas allowing all aboard unencumbered access to the salon. 

Starting forward is the Forward Stateroom with a queen berth on the centerline, substantial hanging lockers to port/starboard, and numerous storage drawers. 

Aft to starboard is the Forward Head, with a vanity, electric head, and separate stall shower, which also has private access from the forward stateroom.  

Next aft to starboard is a unique chef's Pantry with shelving, drawers, and extra storage lockers that could accommodate any trip’s food provisions. Seafrost-holding plate refrigeration and freezer provide dependable cold storage. 

Adjacent to the pantry is the Guest Stateroom, which has perpendicular over under single bunks with a desk and closet. 

The Galley is up to the portside in the forward part of the salon, featuring a large island with two fixed stools that create a breakfast nook. Beneath the aft portion of the island is a hidden Yamaha electric piano. The counter forward of the salon has a double sink, cooktop, and two front-loading refrigerators. 

The Salon features a spacious U-shaped settee to starboard with a table and bench. There is a TV hidden in the portside panel against the aft window. 

• OceanAir electric blinds for all windows
• Canalupi directional reading lights on dimmers
• Frigast Denmark overhead dome & wall sconce lights
• Red ultra suede upholstery
• Skyscreens on overhead hatches
• Weems & Plath time & weather instruments
• Built-in vacuum cleaner

Aft of the salon is the Aft Cabin, which has generous room due to the trunk cabin of the yacht. There is plentiful counter space, a centerline queen bed, and enormous amounts of storage in drawers and lockers. A working desk outboard and head to the port side. This head also features an electric toilet and a separate stall shower. Lastly, the aft cabin has an exit to the cockpit. 

Electrical & Plumbing Systems:

• 12V/ 24V DC electrical system & 125V/250 AC system by shore power, inverter, or generator allows self-sustaining cruising -60hz
• Fischer Panda P6+ control panel
• Bennett trim tab indicators
• Magnum Energy 4000W inverter
• ME ARC remote power manager
• Prosine Prosport 8 battery charger
• (4) 6D house bank batteries (2020), (2) 8D starting, (1) 8D genset
• Glendenning CM6/3 50amp shore power reel
• Whale gulper manual bilge 
• Rule 2000 & 3700 pumps on float switches
• Torrid Marine 30-gallon hot water heater
• Groco raw water strainers
• Icerette ice machine
• (3) Seafrost holding plate refrigeration units
• SeaFreeze 12v refrigerator 
• Isotherm 12v refrigerator
• Headhunter X-Caliber water pressure system
• Cruisair DX air conditioning system: (4) 8,000 BTU/per hr - aft, fwd, mid cabins & pantry, (1) 14,00 BTU/per hr - main salon. Allowing up to 5 independent temperature control zones. 
• (2) Webasto air top 5000 diesel heating units

Mechanical:

• Twin Caterpillar 3196 660HP 6 cylinder diesel engines, Starboard hours: 2411, Port hours: 2406. Recent Maintenance 
• (3) ZF electric throttles offer trolling and docking control
• Fischer Panda 16KW generator 
• Teleflex Sea Star steering system on Capilano helm pumps
• X-Change oil system for engine, transmissions & generator
• (4) Racor 75-1000M fuel filters for main engines
• Depco fuel transfer pump
• ZF 32K transmissions
• Aquadrive transmission couplings
• DeAngelo Marine wet exhaust
• Twin Teignbridge 31’ x 36’ 4-blade Nibral propellers
• Fireboy engine suppression systems

Tender & Launching:

• 2021 12'ft AB Inflatable Mares VSX RIB
• Orca Hypalon tubes in light grey, Faria in-hull depth finder, blue seas battery switch, Fusion stereo w/ (2) speakers, LED running & anchor lights, Sahara bilge pump, Full cover in tan stamoid fabric, white bottom paint
• 2021 Honda 30HP Outboard Motor
• Electric trim & tilt, (2) 3-gallon plastic fuel tanks, Doelfin hydrofoil
• Deck tender stowage is provided by (4) heavy-duty polished S/S chocks bedded on the trunk cabin. A remoted Warn industrial 2000lb hoist provides vertical and horizontal loading power through (2) #8 Lewmar winches.

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